Prem Carnot, the Pickleball Guru, is the world's premier pickleball coach and author of the book, Smart Pickleball. Learn how to play Smart Pickleball, elevate your game, and compete against younger and more athletic opponents.
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Episode Twenty-eight: Pickleball and the Art of Living
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Prem welcomes Mike Branon, author of Pickleball and the Art of Living!
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Episode Twenty-seven: Coaching Philosophy! + A Special Guest!
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Prem discusses pickleball coaching philosophy with his friend Chrishawn from pbislife.com!
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I discuss the new no lets rule as well as how some organizations are not adopting this change.
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Episode Twenty-five: The New Pickleball Drop Serve + a Special Guest!
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I talk about (and demonstrate!) the new pickleball drop serve! Plus we have a special guest: Gordon Gebert from Slam Master, who has a pretty awesome backstory!
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Episode Twenty-four: An Insider's Look at Bootcamp + Black Friday Deals!
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A special guest discusses her bootcamp experience + lots and lots of pickleball Black Friday deals!
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Episode Twenty-three: What to Bring to the PIckleball Courts Every Time You Play
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Prem talks about what shoes to wear as well as what else you should be bringing to the pickleball courts every time you come out to play!
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Episode Twenty-two: You've Got Questions! We've Got Answers!
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Rules, strategy, and a case of Popupitis! Your pickleball questions answered!
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There's lots of talk about the serve, the return and the third shot - this episode is the shot that no one talks about - what to do (and what NOT to do!) on the fourth shot!
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All about the dink, plus TWO major announcements for Guru Nation!
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Episode Nineteen: You Want Me to Do What?
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Prem discusses how to get your partner to dance with you on the pickleball courts!
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Episode Eighteen: Retreat! (Almost Never!)
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Many players have a tendency to back up to take the ball on the bounce - in this episode, Prem discusses why you should avoid backing up on the pickleball courts and a special drill to help you avoid backing up!
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Prem discusses the ideal return of serve!
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Prem talks about how the pickleball court is divided into three alleys, not two boxes!
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Prem has a new bestselling book out; Prem talks about WHY you use the drop shot!
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You'll only get better at pickleball when you play with better players! Prem talks playing UP, when you want to play with the Big Boys (and Big Girls!)!
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Prem provides his expert pickleball tips for playing down!
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Ep Twelve: The One Statistic to Rule Them All!
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In this episode, Prem talks about what an unforced error is, and more importantly, how you can reduce them!
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Ep Eleven: The Dreaded Sphere of Indecision
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Are you popping up those really good third shot drops? Prem discusses what to do when the ball enters the dreaded sphere of indecision.
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Prem discusses the return of serve - where and how to stand, recommended returns, and much more!
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Ep 9: Twofer! 2018 Nationals and Rally Scoring
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Prem discusses his recent experience at the 2018 Nationals Tournament, then he talks about rally scoring.
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Ready to hear about those pesky lobs (and about how and when to be a pesky lobber?)? Then this episode is for you!
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Ep 7: Seven NOT So Effective Habits of Pickleball Players
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Lots of previous discussions on what to do on the court; here's seven not-so-effective habits to STOP doing while playing pickleball!
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Ep 6: Dear The Middle, I Love You! XOXOXO
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Our love letter to The Middle! But don't think this is just about the line that goes down the center of the court - it's much, much more! Prem discusses all the middles of the court, plus what the Pros know, and why they're enamored with the middle!
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In this episode, Prem discusses why it's important to be patient on the court, and maybe more importantly, how to be more patient.
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In this episode, Prem discusses the three walls (spoiler alert: one of the walls doesn't really exist!) and the two mirrors on the pickleball court.
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Ep 3: You've Got Questions; the Guru's Got Answers
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In this episode, Prem answers your questions about pickleball: the serve, getting others to the Kitchen, and dealing with bangers!
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Ep 2: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pickleball Players
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It's the Seven Principles and Teachings of the Guru! In this episode, Prem discusses the keys to playing Smart Pickleball. Whether you are new to the game or want to add to your wins, Prem gives you the foundation to quickly improve your game. As a bonus, you learn what's really 'yummy.'
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The Pickleball Guru's Podcast; Episode 1: All about the Serve
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In the Pickleball Guru’s first episode, Prem discusses the importance of the serve, why it’s unimportant, and what to do if you get a case of the service yips. Prem also discusses how (and why) he serves the way he does.
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